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Bertha Venation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:43 PM Original message |
If you're voting on election day, how long do you expect to wait? |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. I usually go mid-morning |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
2. They will have to wait for me... |
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Bertha Venation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
25. OMG, that is a thankless job. And it'll be the hardest one of your |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #25 |
41. Not a poll worker, election custodian. |
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BadgerKid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. First thing in the morning, 15 min. n/t |
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tomnjoy (204 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. Usually no wait... |
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alsame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
5. I've never had to wait more than 15-20 minutes in the past, but I |
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blaze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
21. Can you take a folding chair with you? n/t |
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alsame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
36. It wasn't allowed during the primary voting, but I guess I should |
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blaze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Calling is a great idea |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
6. 20 minutes |
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freestyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
7. In 2004, in MD, I waited 20 minutes. Maybe 30 minutes this time. |
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dsomuah (262 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
8. I had a five hour early voting wait in GA |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
9. i'm in n. colorado and my county clerk and recorder told people to pack a lunch if they vote on tues |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
10. I expect 5 minutes. |
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Ozma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
11. We have paper ballots and a scanner machine, 8 booths, and |
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Pisces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
12. however long it takes, doesn't matter. I'm voting for Obama rain or shine!! |
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Voice for Peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
13. Normally no longer than about 30 min. If it's a long wait this year, I won't mind! |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
14. There won't be a wait in my tiny town |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
15. 15 minutes or so |
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kimmylavin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
16. Here's where I get lucky... |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
17. I'm there when the polls open in NY |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. I've never once had to wait more than two minutes to vote. So, you know, maybe ten minutes. |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. I'll be at the door at 6:00 AM |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
20. ill probably have to wait all of 30 seconds while they reset the machine. n/t |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
22. Polls open at 7, I'll get there at around 7 |
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SalviaBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
23. No waiting. 8AM. at a church in Central CA |
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99th_Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
24. Oregon. Vote-by-mail. NO waiting whatsoever, and loving it. ~nt~ |
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pansypoo53219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
26. i'm working the morning sift of the polls. |
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Bertha Venation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. thank you, too, pansypoo |
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gypsylud (225 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
27. 5 min |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
28. I'm in a red county, so no time at all... |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
29. Not long but then I live in a suburb. |
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bobbert (548 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
30. wait? not me |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
31. 10-15 minutes |
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Doityourself (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
32. 5 minutes 20 tops n/t |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
33. Probably not too long. |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
34. I usually go very near closing time, so I can see |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
37. 15 minutes at the most. nt |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
39. Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Musician Union's hall on W. 48th St. |
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ladyVet (279 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
40. Well, if it's anything like last time, about an hour. |
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